The latest statistics from Eurocontrol published in mid-August revealed that the top three worst affected airports in Europe are in the UK: Gatwick (1), Manchester (2) and Heathrow (3).
Balpa has since called on the government to announce winter financial support for the sector including a "six month extension of furlough, recognising that the ongoing strict government travel restrictions are constraining recovery for UK aviation".
Balpa acting general secretary, Martin Chalk, said it was "devastating" to watch government restrictions "destroy" the UK aviation industry.
Balpa: UK airports suffering worse Covid fate than European counterparts
Air
Will Payne
24 August 2021
New data by pilot’s association Balpa reportedly shows UK aviation is suffering more than European competitors and "needs urgent government help".
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